Today is the 4th of July and never have I really questioned whether or not I was going to celebrate this holiday before but I am today. This year I could care less about waving a flag or looking at fireworks because our country is not free we are bound.
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[Youth] How to Make Decisions
Have you ever noticed that it is really hard to make a decision sometimes? There might be two really good choices to chose from and you just have no idea what to do? You call…
Quit Playing and Get It Done
How many excuses can you come up with before you actually get work done? Excuses help pacify the fact that you aren’t producing. It’s time to stop making excuses for yourself and get the work…
Three Ways to Achieve Success IMMEDIATELY
1. Define your own success. When it comes to success I find it interesting that people are always Googling how to make it big or how to makes loads of money. The only way to…
Leadership Tips from Michelle Obama
I miss Michelle Obama. Every time she spoke she dropped knowledge to help us reflect our own way of thinking and actions! Here’s a look back to a few great tips from Michelle Obama. “He believes when you work…
Seek: Directions In Your Quest to Achieve More
If you are anything like me, you are a seeker. A seeker is a person who is searching for something or tries to find or obtain something. I believe that “seeking” is at the…
Twas the Night Before Inauguration
The Obama’s are resting comfortably on their pillows tonight soaking in every last detail of the White House and probably reflecting on a job well done. There are some tonight are at home crying about…
#teacherbae and the stereotypes of African American girls
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the images floating around social media of Atlanta based 4th grade paraprofessional Patrice Brown. The images have struck a controversy in the field of Education of appropriate classroom attire…
Identity Development: Helping Youth Navigate the Identity Crisis
The question, “Who am I?” is especially pertinent during adolescence. The combination of physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur during that time, plus the serious life choices to be faced (occupation, life partner) spur…
What Viola Davis Taught All Black Girls
As you know our girl Viola Davis recently won her very first Emmy. It’s been well over six decades since a black woman has won an Emmy. This wasn’t just an accomplishment for Viola but an…